Mountain bike, e-bike or Road bike? Ups and Downs Sporting challenges The main thing is, on two wheels. on the mountain bike. on your road bike or Ambitious, demanding, in other words a true Whether climbing the Hundstein or riding down leisurely cycling tours. Eldorado for mountain bikers, road bikers and “Toni’s Family Bike Trail” from the Karbachalm, e-bikers. This is what the mountainous Practical separate maps to take with biking through the forests and over the The roads in the Hochkönig Region and nearby countryside of the Hochkönig is all about. you are also part of the total package. mountains of the Hochkönig Region always areas offer ample opportunities for everyone does represent the “Peak of Emotions”. who wants to exchange their mountain bike Naturally, the area around Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach The enclosed maps of the individual tours are a practical companion for a “roadster” every now and then. also has a great selection of routes, with a full range of difficulty, for every trip. They contain detailed information about the routes, for more laid-back cyclists as well. And tasty snacks along the difficulty level and elevation profile, ensuring that you always have The region’s over 20 trails spanning more than 20,000 meters of way await everyone, of course; at the region’s many rustic a good overview. They also pinpoint e-bike recharging stations and vertical gains offer something perfect for everyone. Whether you are The Region’s “Classics”: mountain huts. refreshment opportunities. looking for a tour with your whole family, or want to push your limits as you take part in the legendary “Hundstoa biag di” uphill race, you Tip: No truck traffic Grossglockner stage on weekends and public holidays! are certain to find a tour that’s the perfect match. A trip to Austria’s highest mountain is an absolute must for all bike Difficulty Ratings Trail Tolerance fans. On a route extending for around 140 km (round trip), you will In order to continue to improve the mountain-bike experience for have to tackle more than 1800 vm as you make your way up to the EASY In the Hochkönig Bike Region, hikers and mountain bikers use the you, we work tirelessly to expand the trail network and our bike On the road and on the Kaiser Franz Josefs Höhe. The route takes you from Maria Alm via the Distance max. 30 km / Gains max. 600 vertical meters (vm) / same trails. Mountain bikers and hikers treat each other respectfully infrastructure. The connecting trails from the Zachhofalm to the villages of Ruhgassing and Gerling, with narrow side roads leading you Time max. 3 hrs. No extreme gradients, minimal physical condi- and accept one another as equally entitled to use the trails. Mountain Wastlhöhe and from the Bürglalm in the direction of the from Maishofen to the northern shore of lake Zeller See. From there tion required. bikers brake in order to pass at a walking pace, and come to a stop on Hirscheggalm were built and opened to bikers, which provides flanks of the Hochkönig. you will follow the L247 via Thumersbach and all the way to Bruck narrow paths in order to make room for hikers. When encountering Dienten with two new, attractive bike tours. an der Glocknerstrasse. Alternatively, you can also reach Bruck via MODERATE bikers, hikers make room whenever possible and sensible. Dienten, Lend and Taxenbach. Now climbing gently, the L107 brings Distance max. 40 km / Gains max. 1000 vm / Time max. 4 hrs. From Maria Alm’s own local mountain, we are creating a flow trail you to Fusch, at the foot of the Grossglockner High-Alpine Road. From Some steeper climbs, standard levels of fitness and that guarantees fun for the whole family. On the adjacent technique there you ride 15 km, often steeply uphill, out to the Fuschertörl (elev. conditioning required. course, you can keep improving your personal riding skills. Be sure 2,428 m). After a short, speedy downhill ride comes another climb, this DIFFICULT A friendly greeting is a source of joy for to take advantage of your Hochkönig Card and the Dorfj@t lift for a time to the Hochtor (2,504 m), the highest point of the tour. Now, with Distance over 40 km / Gains over 1000 vm / Time over 4 hrs. mountain bikers and hikers alike! relaxed way to get to the start. a fantastic downhill ride of about 5 km behind you, you are greeted by Riders must expect steep gradients, good to very good the last climb (ca. 7km) up to the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe (2,362 m). conditioning and regular training are required. Lend-Dienten Tour Yet another of the region’s classics – that will also serve as a section of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2015 – leads via Gerling, Maishofen, Thumersbach and Taxenbach – along the old main road Biker Fair Play Sepp Schwaiger, Our Tip for 2015: – as far as Lend. Here you will make a left onto the Dientner Landes- strasse, which takes you steeply uphill to Dienten village, or onwards • Ride only on marked paths! • Use the trails only during permitted time periods! Head of Maria Alm Tourism over the Filzensattel and all the way to Maria Alm (distance: ca. 60 km; March and October, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The IRONMAN 70.3 • Obey the rules of the road! elevation change: ca. 900 m). April and September, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Nestled amid breathtaking mountain scenery – between rocky crags and • Pass only at a walking pace! World Championship! May to August, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. grass-topped mountains – we as a region have set ourselves the goal • Show respect to your fellow nature lovers! A pure Eldorado of becoming a true Eldorado for all touring bikers, who love cruising on On 30 August 2015, the Zell am See – Bischofshofen – Mühlbach Tour • and to forestry workers and hunters! two wheels along forest paths and trails through intact nature, and then Kaprun region will be host venue for the All bikers who still have enough strength in their legs by the time they • Be considerate of animals! rewarding themselves with delicious local treats available at any number IROnMAn 70.3. World Championship! get to Lend, like to ride on via Schwarzach and St. Johann im Pongau of area huts. In conclusion I just wish to say: Here with us, biking is pure This is the first time that the World to Bischofshofen. Here you will make a left and follow the B164, leading • Don’t leave trash behind in the countryside! for moutain bikers. enjoyment, and taking a break for refreshments at a mountain hut, an Championship will be held in europe. you via Mühlbach, the Dientner Sattel, Dienten and the Filzensattel to • Always act responsibly! absolute must! Maria Alm (distance: ca. 95 km; elevation change: ca. 1500 m). Max, Bike Guide Important Addresses More information about all of the stages can be Re-connecting Here in the Hochkönig region, I found my passion for biking very early on. Bike Transportation found on the detailed folding map in the cover. Biking without Luggage As a 12-year-old, I laid the foundation for my racing career when I ente- related to biking on Summer Mountain Lifts by e-Bike. red the “Hundstoa-Biag-di” event. It is precisely the combination of high grass-topped mountains, which offer practically boundless opportunities A minor repair problem with your bike, or want to check out new Every now and then, why not allow yourself to pause for breath Hochkönig Mountain Bike- / Offer valid from the beginning of June for biking, and the breathtaking scenery of the Steinernes Meer, that makes equipment? – No problem. In the Hochkönig Region, you have a and take advantage of bike transportation on our summer lifts. until the end of September 2014 The world’s best scenic routes competent partner in all bike-related matters. Free with your Hochkönig Card! e-Bike Tour our region the ultimate biking experience. Add to that the fact that, from are simply electric! Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach, you can set out on unbelievably exci- Discover the Hochkönig Region All-Inclusives ting and beautiful road-bike tours. Aside from numerous, easy-to-reach MarIA ALM by mountain bike or e-bike in The first e-bike region with recharging stations in the valley as well monuments of the road-biking community, such as Grossglockner High- as in the mountains is dedicated completely to the beauty of Mother Alpine Road, it is above all the spectacular Hochkönig Tour – which will be Schwarzeckalm 6-seater chairlift four daily stages. • 6 nights at a ***hotel/inn or guesthouse Guided Bike & e-Bike Tours Tel. +43 (0)6584 7301-510 • Hochkönig Card Nature, which gives you boundless energy here on the Hochkönig. a part of this coming year’s World Championship triathlon course – that • All luggage transfers Our e-bike tours are also designed in such a way that neither you serves up the ultimate in road-biking enjoyment. In other words, whate- In the villages of Maria Alm, Dienten and Mühlbach, guided Schedule This bike tour leads through pristine countryside and magical • Hochkönig bike map nor your e-bike will ever run out of energy. Simply park your bike ver type of cycling you are into, you are going to e-bike tours are also offered. For further details, please get in 08.06.2014 + 09.06.2014 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. forests, across meadows and alpine pastures, through valleys and • Route description with elevation profile at one of the e-bike recharging stations (compatible with all of the discover something totally unique here with us.